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6.5

Ricky Stanicky

R·2024·113m

Comedy

Summary

When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, the trio still uses the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior. But when their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet the fabled Mr. Stanicky, the guilty trio decide to hire a washed-up actor and raunchy celebrity impersonator to bring him to life.

Cast

Zac Efron

Dean Stanton

John Cena

Rod Rimestead / Ricky Stanicky

Jermaine Fowler

Wes Jezenee

Andrew Santino

JT Levine

Lex Scott Davis

Erin

Anja Savcic

Susan

William H. Macy

Summerhayes

Riley Stiles

Young Dean

Oscar Wilson

Young JT

Gaius Nolan

Young Wes

Brian Jarvis

Police Chief Agawam

Jackie Flynn

Fire Chief Grunberg

Kevin Flynn

Fireman Mycroft

Jasmine Anders

Officer Parfitt

Stan Grant

Bob Farrelly

Barry the Bartender

Nathan Jones

Big Ben

Jasper Bagg

Little Lenny

Dieu Vieil Mbelo

Trumpet Man

Alieu Chol

Trumpet Player

Bol Cinwel

Trumpet Player

Louis Ecaldre

Trumpet Player

Samson Madu

Trumpet Player

Takudzwa Matsatsa

Trumpet Player

Gayetee Sonkarkey

Trumpet Player

Aaron Thoman

Trumpet Player

Surafel Yigletu

Trumpet Player

Peter Venn

Casino Extra

Cessalee Stovall

Nurse

Sean Dobra

Hospital Guy

Debra Lawrance

Mrs Levine

Heather Mitchell

Leona

Daniel Monks

Keith

Allan Lim

Rod's Audio Engineer

Jeff Ross

Rabbi Greenberg

Sloan Fischer

Cheese Puffs

Jane Badler

Miriam Summerhayes

Apple Farrelly

Carly

Marta Kaczmarek

Mimi Jacobs

Francesca Waters

Ginny Hoffman

Charlie Torr

Glazed Dates

Jackson Tozer

Gary Polisner

Charlotte Marquis

Kid at Bris

Olivia Marquis

Kid at Bris

Goldie Harris-Currie

Kid at Bris

Sunny Harris-Currie

Kid at Bris

Evie Bock

Kid at Bris

Layla Bock

Kid at Bris

Harry Saunders

Kid at Bris

Ryan Shelton

Phillip

Harrison Frick

Karnowski

Sean Gildea

Peterson

Jim Knobeloch

Billings

Belinda Aitken

Executive #3

Zen Gesner

World River Exec #1

Kate Lister

World River Exec #2

Ruben Francis

World River CEO

Sharon Johal

News Reader #1

Adam Murphy

News Reader #2

Bibi Belo

TSA Agent

Kieran Rahilly

Smiley

Emily Irene Bishop

Charlie Levy

Will Thomas Schneider

Olivia Mary Bishop

Lachlan David McCredie

Stephanie Dianne Woods

Joshua Cox

Zahra Nezami

Bluelily Rahera Steen

Marc Rebillet

Himself

Crew

Director, Screenplay, Screenstory

Peter Farrelly

Screenplay, Screenstory

Mike Cerrone

Screenplay, Screenstory

Pete Jones

Screenplay, Screenstory

Jeffrey Bushell

Screenplay, Screenstory

Brian Jarvis

Screenplay, Screenstory

Jim Freeman

Story

Jason Decker

Story

David Occhino

Reviews

msbreviews

March 6, 2024

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/ricky-stanicky-review-a-humorous-pleasant-comedy/

"Ricky Stanicky cleverly uses a blend of light humor, simple yet sincere messages, and a pleasant narrative to provide broad entertainment, as well as a testament to the complexities of personal growth and human nature.

The standout performance of John Cena, along with a cohesive and dynamic cast, elevates the film beyond its conventional plot, highlighting Peter Farrelly's ability to create stories that resonate with the audience through laughter and reflection. Despite the divergent opinions on Farrelly's contributions to cinema, his talent for balancing comedy with deeper thematic elements is once again laid out for everyone to appreciate, some more than others.

Recommended for all types of viewers."

Rating: B+